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“fall off” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintuō luò

Example

树上的叶子被风一吹就脱落了。shù shàng de yè zi bèi fēng yì chuī jiù tuō luò le

The leaves on the tree fall off as soon as the wind blows.

Illustration for 脱落 (fall off)

How to say “fall off” in Chinese

“Fall off” in Chinese is 脱落 (tuō luò).

A part separates from what holds it or from a larger whole, leaving the whole less complete.

Full entry for 脱落: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 脱落

这本旧杂志的几页在翻动时慢慢脱落。zhè běn jiù zá zhì de jǐ yè zài fān dòng shí màn màn tuō luò

A few pages of this old magazine slowly came loose as it was being flipped through.

Tips for using 脱落

  • The word can describe hair, paint, buttons, or a candidate disappearing from a selection process, with the shared idea of loss from something larger rather than simple voluntary departure.

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